India-Pakistan Tensions Spike After ‘Operation Sindoor’; Drones, Jets Downed, Civilians Killed

May 8, 2025 – India and Pakistan are not getting along again.
After a big attack in Kashmir that killed over 25 people, India blamed Pakistan. Then India did something called "Operation Sindoor", where they sent soldiers and weapons to destroy places where they believe bad guys were hiding.
This made Pakistan very upset—and now both countries are angry, fighting, and sadly, some people are getting hurt or dying.
Last week, there was a very sad and scary attack in a place called Kashmir, which is part of India. People were praying when suddenly some men with guns attacked. More than 25 people died. India said the attackers came from Pakistan, but Pakistan said, “It wasn’t us.”
To fight back, India started "Operation Sindoor"—a military move to hit back at places where they think the attackers trained or stayed.
What Did Pakistan Do After That?
Pakistan said they were very angry about the attack. They said they shot down 25 drones (small flying machines used by the army) that came from India.
They also said they shot down five Indian fighter jets, which are fast airplanes used in war. These included Rafales, MiGs, and Su-30s—these are the names of different jets. India hasn’t said anything about this yet.
What Is India Saying?
India said they attacked some military buildings in Pakistan to stop future attacks. But sadly, in the middle of all this, 16 people in India, including children, have died because of Pakistan’s gunfire near the border.
India’s leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told everyone to stay strong and be careful. He also said people should not panic and that the army is ready.
What Are Other Countries Saying?
Some big countries like America, China, and Russia are telling India and Pakistan to stop fighting and talk peacefully. Even a famous tech businessman, CZ from Binance, said online, “Let’s not fight. Let’s make the world better with technology, not war.”
Right now, both countries are very angry. People are scared that the fight might get bigger. But some people are trying to help both sides calm down and talk instead of using guns and bombs.